2014 Kia Sedona vs 2014 Nissan Quest

2014 Kia Sedona

2014 Nissan Quest

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4-Door Wgn EX

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sedona 4-Door Wgn EX	17	24	$28,936	$30,900
Sedona 4-Door Wgn LX	17	24	$24,809	$25,900

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4-Door LE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Quest 4-Door LE	19	25	$39,697	$42,870
Quest 4-Door S	19	25	$24,710	$26,220
Quest 4-Door SL	19	25	$31,440	$33,750
Quest 4-Door SV	19	25	$27,923	$29,970

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,936

$39,697

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,900

$42,870

Monthly Payment Estimate

$515 / month

$715 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Kia Sedona is a spacious, comfortable family van, but it lacks the modern design flair and high-value presentation that marks the rest of the brand's lineup.

The Nissan Quest may drive well, but its below-average seating and safety put it behind the rest of the minivan options on the road today.

TCC Likes

Good list of standard features
Strong powertrain
Comfortable ride

Smooth ride
CVT is fairly responsive
It's boxy, but good-looking

TCC Dislikes

Seating arrangement lacks flexibility
Subpar safety scores?
An aged design

Less interior space than other minivans
Highway fuel economy lags a little
Confusing audio layout

Fuel Economy

City

17 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

24 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Minivans 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

65.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

172.3

177.8

Front Shoulder Room (in)

63.2

64.5

Third Leg Room (in)

40.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.8

41.6

Third Hip Room (in)

50.1

49.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

65.3

63.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

43.8

Third Head Room (in)

38.3

Front Hip Room (in)

59.2

57.3

Third Shoulder Room (in)

60.5

61.2

Second Leg Room (in)

40.9

36.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.9

42.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.5

67.7

Wheelbase (in)

118.9

118.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

77.6

Track Width, Front (in)

66.3

67.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.6

Length, Overall (in)

202

200.8

Height, Overall (in)

69.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

141.5

108.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

32.2

25.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

80.1

63.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

86.5

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

63.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

86.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

11.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.6

36.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/60TR17

P235/55TR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/60TR17

P235/55TR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4649

4553

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 6.5

18 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

660

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

MPI

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

246 @ 4500

240 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

269 @ 6300

260 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.25

2.37 - 0.44

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.04

4.88

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.80

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

1.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.65

Summary

Vehicle Name

Kia Sedona

Nissan Quest

Body Style

Passenger Van

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.1 (Est)

8.5 (Est)

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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